Extraordinary Places to RV in Northern California
Boondocking Locations:
Sierraville (Campbell) Hot Springs
Camp on site or drive through the campgrounds ¼ mile south and east to park under Giant sequoia trees! Hot and cold tubs, private tubs, rustic tubs, hot pool, sauna, restaurant, and massage. Hike through the old growth sequoia forest. Clothing optional.
Union Reservoir East Campground
10 miles of gravel road lead to a primitive campground on a high sierras pristine lake. Hike around the lake and up into the Carson Iceberg Wilderness. Great mountain biking.  15 Miles to restaurants at Bear Valley Ski Resort.  Drive slow. Â
Pinecrest Campground
Classic High Sierra Campground  up the 108 near a ski resort. Restaurants, hiking, mountain biking. Drive up to Bridgeport through the Toiyabe National Forest to see fall foliage at Virginis Lakes.
Clark Fork Campground
Classic High Sierra Campground up the 108 far from anything. Rugged Hiking and climbing and swimming in pristine rivers.Â
Crab Cooker Hot Springs
Nothing but views across the grass of rugged 14,000 foot mountains to both the east and west. Dirt road passable with a Mercedes-Benz 240 and a lot of skill. Drive right to the springs, but park a distance away as nighttime revelers can keep you awake. Great place to visit after summiting Mt. White or Mt. Whitney.
Obsidian Campground
10 miles of gravel road from the 395 in the Aspen trees of the eastern Sierras.
Lodgepole Campground (Sequioa National Park)
Sequioa National Park. There is nothing more to say.
Sunset State Beach Campground
Beautiful Beach between Monterey and Santa Cruz.Â
Lawson's Landing
On the beach, as in, get salt on your RV.  Dining nearby.
Camp Taylor
Coastal Redwoods and not too far to go.  Close to restaurants. Hiking in the redwoods.
Putah Canyon Campground
Bring a Jet ski or boat.  Boondock right on the lake.
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Pinnacles National Park
Cool off in the pool after a day of hiking through the pinnacles caves, scenic view trails, and scenic reservoir hikes. No restaurant or services for 40 miles.
North Pines Campground (Yosemite Valley)
In Yosemite Valley. Â There is nothing more to say.
Jackson Rancheria RV Park
Super nice facility for Glamping. Relax at the pool, hike in the pines, gamble, dine at fine restaurant, drive up the 88 to Carson Pass.   Â
Santa Cruz North Costanoa KOA
Super nice Park on the coast for glamping. Relax at the pool, hike the coast, dine at fine restaurant, drive down the Coast on Route 1 to Santa Cruz or up to Pacifica.